“Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please.”Mark Twain

With analytical Mercury square fantasy Neptune today there can be a tendency to gloss over the facts. Or substitute fancies for facts. Sometimes with this influence information is also withheld from us, for one reason or another. Or, we are the one who is doing the withholding. On the shadow side, Neptune is linked with deception, including the self-generated kind.

Some strategies we may want to employ now to avert any potential communication snafus include: asking for clarification of statements made in conversation; repeating back what we thought was said; not making any assumptions; and adhering only to the facts of matters.

We may also want to check with how things are resonating for us on a gut level, as Neptune does govern our psychic impressions, which may be more activated now. On another level, Mercury-Neptune is excellent for creative projects that draw upon our imagination.

Early evening, the Moon also exits nurturing Cancer for colorful Leo (6:11 pm EDT) making it easier for us to shine in all our glory. :)“Never dull your shine for somebody else.”Tyra Banks

What is the advantage in sticking only with the facts of an issue when making a decision?

Enjoy your Friday!

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The Moon in regal Leo the Lion encourages us to “play it big” today. This might translate into our wanting to take bold strides in the direction of our dreams. The Sun’s empowering trine to transformational Pluto also puts the possibility of metamorphosis on our path. It additionally helps us to go in-depth with matters and it is also associated with creating more transparency.

How might it be in your best interests to be more open or transparent? Also, what might you want to remake or overhaul now?

BTW, when we had this same Sun-Pluto trine last year, President Obama released the “long-form” of his birth certificate, which certified his birth in the state of Hawaii. This was in response to ongoing accusations from some Republicans, including Donald Trump, that he was not born in the United States.

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With the Moon in “self-confident” Leo the Lion today, we want to be focusing on our strengths or positive qualities. We also want to be looking for these same things in others. Finding a way to praise or lift others up, is the hallmark of a true leader. “A boss creates fear, a leader confidence. A boss fixes blame, a leader corrects mistakes. A boss knows all, a leader asks questions. A boss makes work drudgery, a leader makes it interesting. A boss is interested in himself or herself, a leader is interested in the group.” Russell H. Ewing

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The “warm” Leo Moon makes it easier for us to be magnanimous. Sweet Venus also sextiles idealistic Neptune. What we desire now in romance, and relationships, in general, may be more of a coming together on the “soul level,” with Neptune signifying “spiritualized love.” This is also a good day to give voice to the “thriving artist” within us, as Venus-Neptune is potentially highly creative energy. Neptune governs our imagination, and Venus rules our sense of beauty. The dramatic Leo Moon also provides us with solid footing to do things with extra flair.

Later, the Moon’s entrance into analytical Virgo supports us in examining the fine details of matters. “The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual’s own reason and critical analysis.”Dalai Lama.

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Venus, ruling love and money, enters “earthy” Taurus, one of the two signs that she rules. With Venus in Taurus, our fondness for creature comforts grows and our attitude towards love and finances becomes more grounded and determined. Intellectual Mercury is also conjunct innovative Uranus which governs our genius and intuition. This energetic aspect may speed up our thought processes, potentially resulting in breakthrough insights for us. This is an excellent time for brainstorming, or for cultivating new approaches to things. We may also want to keep a notebook with us as we go about our day to jot down our brilliant thoughts and ideas as they suddenly dart across our mind. May also be a good day for learning new technology, which Uranus also governs.

The Moon is additionally in colorful, self-confident Leo all day, suggesting that we not shy away from taking the lead in matters. Perennially part of the Leo Moon’s mission is to help us shine like a star.

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The Moon in “self-protective” Cancer the Crab may tempt us to retreat back inside our cozy little shells, if we sense that the vibes around us are not supportive. Cancer is a very intuitive sign. Lovable Venus also opposes chilly Saturn, so it may be that some of us may be feeling a bit more cut off from others today, especially if we choose to focus on what’s not working in our relationships instead of concentrating on what’s going right.

Sometimes, too, with Venus-Saturn, we have more of a need for security or stability in the romantic arena, reflective of the more cautious and practical nature of Saturn. Venus-Saturn is also interestingly linked with “May-December” romances. “True love begins when nothing is looked for in return.”Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Once the Moon enters “playful” Leo the Lion (6:17 pm EST), our mood lightens, and we are less likely to take ourselves so seriously, which can help to get us back into the positive flow of the day, especially if we had earlier been led by our vulnerabilities. “We’re all golden sunflowers inside.” Allen Ginsberg

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With the Moon deposited in “kingly” Leo this may be a perfect day to “claim our power.” To authentically express what is in our heart, which Leo happens to rule. Too, the regal Leo Moon has a passion for pomp and circumstance, so we may want to fetch that diamond tiara. :)

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With the Moon still in charming, playful Leo today and making a flowing trine to the exploratory Sun in Sagittarius (11:07 am EST) we are encouraged to pursue fun and adventure, perhaps as a healing form of rejuvenation. Although, an evening opposition to fantasy Neptune (8:20 pm EST) cautions us not to read more into a situation than what really exists. Moon-Neptune can always be a little tricky to navigate.

Later, the Moon’s entrance into discerning, fact-finding Virgo (10:59 pm EST) and a follow-up trine to philosophical Jupiter helps us to achieve a broader, but clear-cut perspective (11:55 pm EST). Additionally, Moon-Jupiter is an aspect of abundance, with Jupiter often regarded as the “Cosmic Santa Claus.” Interestingly, Jupiter will also be stationing direct, this year, exactly on Christmas Day. Wonder if there is any special significance to that? I like to think that there is and that it is all good.

“Life is the first gift, love is the second, and understanding the third.”Marge Piercy

Today’s Affirmation: I embrace new possibilities for myself and am guided by the wisdom of my own inner truth.

Celebrity News: The late Elizabeth Taylor’s legendary collection of precious jewels went to auction on Tuesday evening at Christie’s in New York, just as the Moon was appropriately entering glitzy, glamorous Leo.

The auction marathon began with the Leo Moon square to expansive Jupiter in Taurus, the sign of money and possessions. This aspect often correlates with our overspending, as opulent Jupiter can incline us to want to do things on a lavish or extravagant scale. (Wonder if any of the successful bidders have any buyer’s remorse now?) The Leo Moon was also making a trine to electrifying Uranus. Uranus influences often provide us with singular, one-of-a-kind experiences.

Too, Elizabeth Taylor natally had Venus, which happens to rule jewelry and things of beauty, exactly conjunct Uranus in Aries in her birth chart, perhaps helping her to amass her original, “out of this world” collection in the first place. Of course, multiple marriages to wealthy, generous men did not hurt her cause any either. :) Venus-Uranus can also bring about “out of the norm” romance and whirlwind courtships. (As a child, I was always so enraptured and fully mesmerized by her marriage to Richard Burton, who I also had a major crush on.)

So far, the jewelry sale on Tuesday and Wednesday (Leo Moon both days) has fetched $137.2 million, reportedly making it the most valuable sale of jewelry in auction history. (Unfortunately, due to a temporary shortage of funds, yours truly was, regrettably, unable to partake in any of the bidding, even though my Leo Moon would have loved to have done so.)

Do you have a favorite piece of jewelry that holds a lot of sentimental value for you?

BTW, last week, someone generously dropped a diamond ring valued at $3,500 into a Salvation Army kettle near where I live. Pretty neat, huh? We should all be so inclined. ‘Tis the season.

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Our emotional outlook may be more serious, the first half of the day, with the sensitive Cancer Moon’s square to authoritative Saturn, in balancing Libra (11:06 am EST), an aspect in which we often face accountability for our actions. Since Moon-Saturn sometimes has a more limiting or inhibiting affect upon us, due to the narrowing vibration of Saturn, we may want to perhaps work on our breathing techniques with this influence. Or, use positive visualization as a way of helping us to stay fully centered and relaxed in the moment.

Later, the Moon’s entrance into proud, bold Leo the Lion (4:49 pm EST) sets the stage for us to really come alive and roar with creativity. Included here may be a tendency for some “over the top” behavior, as the Moon squares boastful Jupiter (5:57 pm EST) and also trines spontaneous, original Uranus (6:00 pm EST). Too, lovable Venus is making a favorable semi-sextile to the warming, life-giving Sun this afternoon (4:56 pm EST) encouraging us to make some heart-felt connections.

Finally, Mercury, the planet of communication and travel, is stationing direct at three degrees of inspired Sagittarius (8:43 pm EST) after a three-week retrograde period. This gives us the green light to start proceeding with our plans and ideas again after we have, hopefully, used the last twenty-one days for some pause and reflection. However, we will want to wait a couple days to allow Mercury to pick up some speed. (Mercury will be out of its shadow period on January 1, the degree that it originally assumed retrograde motion.) Too, we will want to pay attention to the house in our charts that Mercury is stationing direct in as that is the specific area of life in which we may see some forward momentum now.

“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” Walt Disney

Today’s Affirmation: I am at peace with my past and eager to journey onward.

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